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control solution is pulled into the test strip through the strip tip.
Note:
If the control solution sample does not fill the check window, do not add a second
drop. Discard the test strip and start over with a new test strip.
6.
Hold it in the drop until the meter beeps, and then you see the meter count
down on the screen and followed with your control test result after a beep.
Note:
The meter will automatically recognize and mark the control result for you. Control
results are not included in the 7, 14 and 30 days average calculation.
Understand Your Control Test Result
Compare your control test result with the ranges printed on the test strip vial label
or on the foil pouch.
Notes:
If your control test result is out of range:
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Check the expiration dates and discard dates of the test strip and control solution.
Make sure that the blood glucose/β-ketone test strip vial and control solution bottle
have not been opened for more than 6 months. Discard any expired test strips or
control solution.
•
Confirm the temperature in which you are testing of blood glucose control
solution is between 50-104°F, and testing of blood β-ketone is between
59-104°F.
•
Make sure that you stored test strip and control solution at 36-86°F, 10-90%
humidity.
•
Make sure that the test strip vial and the control solution bottle have been tightly
capped.
•
Make sure the test strip was used immediately after removing it from the test
strip vial (or the foil pouch).
•
Make sure the control solution was mixed well.
•
Confirm that you are using VivaChek™ brand blood glucose/β-ketone test strip
and control solution.
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Make sure that you followed the test procedure correctly.
After checking all of the conditions listed above, repeat the control solution test with
